Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 135; RVSM certified.
- Engines: TFE731-4R-2S model; MSP Gold maintenance program.
- Engine 1: TTSNew 9944, TBO 4200, TCSN 7165.
- Engine 2: TTSNew 5873, TBO 4200, TCSN 4293.
- Avionics:
- Honeywell ADF, Dual Honeywell AHRS, Honeywell SPZ-8000 IFCS autopilot.
- Dual Collins VHF-22A communication radios, Universal CVR-120, Dual Collins DME-42.
- Honeywell 5-tube EFIS, Dual Global GNS-XL FMS, AlliedSignal KHF-950 HF radio.
- Dual Collins VIR-32A navigation radios, Dual Collins ALT-55B radar altimeter.
- AirCell ST-3100 Iridium SATCOM, Honeywell Mark VII EGPWS TAWS, L3 TRC-791 TCAS, Garmin GTX-335 and GTX-345 transponders, Honeywell Primus 870 weather radar.
- Interior: Refurbished in 2023; seating for 9 in executive configuration; high-gloss wood veneer cabinetry; forward galley with hot coffee unit; belted flushing aft lavatory.
- Exterior: Touched up in 2016; colors: Matterhorn white with blue and silver accents.
- Features: Equipped with APU, ADS-B, terrain awareness, traffic collision avoidance, and thrust reversers.
About this Model
Overview
The Cessna Citation VII is a 1990s-era midsize business jet positioned between light Citation models and larger super-midsize aircraft. It emphasizes predictable handling, solid short-to-mid range capability, and a conventional cabin layout suited to business travel. Most aircraft in the fleet are now heavily mission-tailored through avionics and interior upgrades, so individual configuration matters more than the baseline type description.
Mission Fit
In practical use, the Citation VII is well matched to 1.5–3.5 hour sectors and city-pair flexibility where cruise efficiency and reliable climb/cruise performance matter more than maximum range. It can cover longer stage lengths depending on winds, payload, and alternates, but planning should assume the need for flexibility rather than guaranteed nonstop capability at full cabin load.
Cabin
The cabin is a classic midsize-jet environment: a double-club style seating arrangement is common, with an enclosed lavatory and a compact refreshment area. Expect a comfortable seated workspace for a small team, with a narrower aisle and limited stand-up movement compared with newer super-midsize designs. Noise and vibration levels vary by interior condition and refurbishment quality, so cabin refurbishment history is a major differentiator among airframes.